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By Aynur Jafarova

Kazakhstan has adopted a new strategy on formation and development of National Chamber of Entrepreneurs (NCE) by 2017.

The strategy was adopted at the chamber's first congress in Astana on June 25.

The main long-term goal of the NCE is to increase the share of small and medium-sized businesses to at least 40 percent by 2030. The medium-term goal of the NCE is to insure the growth of the entrepreneurial initiative.

In his remarks, Chairman of the NCE Presidium Timur Kulibayev said the chamber should adopt decisions jointly with the government bodies on the issues related to the vital activities of the society, economy and entrepreneurship.

"One of the most important tasks of the NCE is to ensure the qualitative growth and create conditions for the development of the entrepreneurship," Kulibayev said.

In his remarks Chairman of the Board of the NCE Ablay Myrzakhmetov said NCE calls the entrepreneurs to act responsibly while doing business in the country.

During the congress, new members of the Presidium and the Board of the NCE were elected.

The first congress of NCE was held with the participation of Prime Minister Karim Massimov.

The congress brought together a total of 300 participants, including the representatives of regional councils and chambers of entrepreneurs, industry associations, government bodies, public associations and business communities.